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    The 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on June 15-17.

    Stupid game names at E3

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    #1  Edited By Astras

    Maybe it's just me but I found myself cringing at the choice of titles of alot of  the big name games that were advertised at E3. For example:
     

    • Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword - Just sounds a bit naff, the more I say it tho... I guess it seems to work and emphisize the motion control...
    • Disney, Epic Mickey - Is this an attempt from disney to appeal to gamers with it's aged stars by using words such as Epic. Lol I just don't get why it's named this.
    •   Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies - Made me laugh, JRPG's get away with it though!
    •   Kirby's Epic Yarn - Game looks fantastic, surely they could of come up with a better title though?
    •   Metroid: Other M , Maybe I just don't understand this title?
    •   Michael Jackson - I don't understand how you can just Use the Pedo's name for a game... it just doen't seem to fit... little kid "Mum for christmas can I have Michael Jackson?"
    • Sonic the hedgehog 4, episode 1 - Are they trying to use the Halflife 2 episode release trend to try and make sonic appealing again?
     
    Even though apart from MJ, I will prolly play these games and the title's might eventually make sense.. anyone else think that some of these developers are getting a bit too high before they choose their game titles?
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    #2  Edited By JokerClown88

    Kinictimals...

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    #3  Edited By FireBurger

    I think Kirby's Epic Yarn, while silly, fits perfectly and tells you exactly what the game is about. It works in the sense that it is an epic story (the other meaning of yarn), and in the literal sense describes the unique game mechanic that sets it apart.

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    #4  Edited By Pie

     Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D 'The NAKED Sample    

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    #5  Edited By DukeTogo

    Epic Mickey.  Sounds like a sex act.

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    #6  Edited By MattyFTM  Moderator
    @Astras said:
    "
    • Sonic the hedgehog 4, episode 1 - Are they trying to use the Halflife 2 episode release trend to try and make sonic appealing again? "
    IF Sonic 4 keeps to a regular episodic schedule with their releases (like the Telltale games), the name makes perfect sense. It's only dumb if they go the Valve route and end up leaving huuuuge gaps between episodes. Having Monthly (or even bi-monthly) Sonic 4 episodes makes perfect sense, and assuming this happens, so does the name.
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    #7  Edited By TheHBK

    How about marcuspsp.com ?

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    #8  Edited By CoolDrMoney

    Disney Epic Disney 
     
    @TheHBK said:
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    How about marcuspsp.com ?

    "
    i dont get it
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    #9  Edited By borodin

    XCOM! Ziiiiiiiiiiiiiing

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    #10  Edited By DrPockets000
    @FireBurger said:
    " I think Kirby's Epic Yarn, while silly, fits perfectly and tells you exactly what the game is about. It works in the sense that it is an epic story (the other meaning of yarn), and in the literal sense describes the unique game mechanic that sets it apart. "
    I completely agree.   
     
    I also think that Epic Mickey is a good title, because it describes the game perfectly.  
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    #11  Edited By sarahsdad
    @Pie said:
    "  Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D 'The NAKED Sample     "
    this.

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